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Veteran television animator and 2D rigger who started in the industry in 2017. Inspired by a blue-collar background, bringing a practical, production-focused mindset to character motion, rigging systems, and fast-turnaround 2D work. Skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, FK/IK control setups, node hierarchy management, stylized timing, gesture drawing, and sense of weight/anatomy—collaborating across departments to solve problems, build reliable systems, and deliver polished results.…Veteran television animator and 2D rigger who started in the industry in 2017. Inspired by a blue-collar background, bringing a practical, production-focused mindset to character motion, rigging systems, and fast-turnaround 2D work. Skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, FK/IK control setups, node hierarchy management, stylized timing, gesture drawing, and sense of weight/anatomy—collaborating across departments to solve problems, build reliable systems, and deliver polished results.

Nicholas Kelford

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Veteran television animator and 2D rigger who started in the industry in 2017. Inspired by a blue-collar background, bringing a practical, production-focused mindset to character motion, rigging systems, and fast-turnaround 2D work. Skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, FK/IK control setups, node hierarchy management, stylized timing, gesture drawing, and sense of weight/anatomy—collaborating across departments to solve problems, build reliable systems, and deliver polished results.…Veteran television animator and 2D rigger who started in the industry in 2017. Inspired by a blue-collar background, bringing a practical, production-focused mindset to character motion, rigging systems, and fast-turnaround 2D work. Skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, FK/IK control setups, node hierarchy management, stylized timing, gesture drawing, and sense of weight/anatomy—collaborating across departments to solve problems, build reliable systems, and deliver polished results.

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Veteran television animator and 2D rigger who started in the industry in 2017. Inspired by a blue-collar background, bringing a practical, production-focused mindset to character motion, rigging systems, and fast-turnaround 2D work.

Skilled in Toon Boom Harmony, FK/IK control setups, node hierarchy management, stylized timing, gesture drawing, and sense of weight/anatomy—collaborating across departments to solve problems, build reliable systems, and deliver polished results.

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Work Experience

Installation Tech at FLO Components

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

Installing auto-lubrication and fire-suppression systems on industrial vehicles (mining and construction); servicing systems; assisting in maintenance shutdowns; providing customer solutions; on-site design of experimental systems; long-distance driving; inventory management; spraypainting.

Senior Rigger at Big Jump Entertainment

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Senior Rigger on Glisten and the Merry Mission.

Senior Animation Rigger at 9 Story Media Group

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Worked as a senior animation rigger on Lu and the Bally Bunch and Mini Sago World. Designed and refined rigging workflows and controller systems to support production efficiency, animation quality, and consistent character performance.

Senior Rigger at 9 Story Media Group

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Senior Animation Rigger on Lu and the Bally Bunch and Mini Sago World.

Junior Rigger at Mercury Filmworks

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Animation Rigger on Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, Kid Cosmic, Hilda, Centaurworld, and Interrupting Chicken.

Junior Animator at Mercury Filmworks

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Line animation on Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure.

Clerk at Lost Marbles Toy Store

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Clerk; Cashier; Cleaning; Product Demonstration.

Assistant at Peter’s Home Repair

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Provided hands-on support for home repair and maintenance tasks including drywalling, painting, landscaping, appliance installation, and heavy lifting. Focused on reliable delivery, safe work practices, and assisting tradespeople with day-to-day job-site needs.

Assistant at Peter's Home Repair

January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Drywalling; Painting; Landscaping; Appliance Installation; Heavy Lifting.